4.9
Superb
33 Reviews
65 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington · 7.42 miles
“Blueberry is the most popular flavor at Mission Muffins, but don’t skip the chocolate, cinnamon, or apple muffins. There’s even a chocolate-chip muffin affectionately named “A Milk Chocolate Chip Off The Old Block.” Add banana to the muffin mix, and Mission Muffins calls it “Bananas And Milk (Chocolate Chips, That Is).” Mission Muffins bakes yummy treats, and they are also on a mission to help people in need. Located inside a small trailer, Mission Muffins is a job-training program for Central Union Mission, one of the city’s oldest non-profits helping people find homes, jobs, and clothes so they can be safe and happy. Because of the mission’s inspiring work, thousands of DC residents now have better lives and brighter futures. Here’s how it works. Mission Muffins teaches people how to bake and sell muffins and interact with customers so that they can earn a stable income. These activities help them develop important skills in retail, customer service, and time management. Once the participants move on from Mission Muffins, they are ready to go out into the world as good employees elsewhere. Mission Muffins offers them a pathway to income and security. In addition to offering delicious muffins here, Mission Muffins serves “Mission Mud” coffee to adults, of course, from DC’s oldest roastery. They also sell breakfast burritos and sandwiches. The breakfast sandwich here isn’t what you’d expect – it comes with an egg and meat patty inside a jalapeno and corn muffin. It’s one of the top sellers.”